Private Caregiver

**Caregiver Duties and Responsibilities**

Caregivers help clients with everyday activities, from cooking and cleaning to completing errands. Other essential duties and responsibilities include:

- Serving as a companion to clients
- Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.
- Managing medication
- Preparing meals
- Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills
- The ability to provide care across a variety of settings, including group homes and day service programs.
- **Caregivers have a wide mix of skills**.
- They need to be highly organized and be able to multitask, and they must be able to help with a range of home chores, such as preparing meals and cleaning. Depending on the level of care you provide, your Caregivers will need several specialized skills, such as:
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- Experience with Alzheimer’s or dementia care
- Empathy and the ability to care for the client’s social, emotional, physical and mental needs
- An understanding of what to do in an emergency
- Training in any special areas of care you provide

**Caregiver Education and Training Requirements**

The minimum education requirement for Caregivers is a high school diploma or GED. Caregivers learn many skills through short-term or on-the-job training, but it’s common for these employees to have specialized certifications. However, there are no official Caregiver licenses.

Many organizations offer online certifications and training courses that Caregivers can complete. Caregivers coming from the healthcare field, such as Certified Nursing Aids, may have state-mandated licenses. You may also require special training for age-related illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease, if you’ll be working with clients who have these conditions.

High School Diploma or GED
CPR/FA, 1 & 2 (within 6-12 months of hire), and CPI certification
Any state-mandated certification
Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors
Must have a valid in-state driver’s license.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Contract